Can China Finally Follow-Through on its Commitments

Christina Almeida assesses China's adherence to WTO intellectual property commitments. Since joining the WTO in 2001, China has continued to infringe on intellectual property rights (IPR) of U.S. firms, resulting in significant economic losses. Almeida discusses factors such as state capitalism and insufficient enforcement mechanisms within China that hinder compliance. The paper recommends a multi-faceted approach, including bilateral trade mechanisms and stricter WTO oversight, to address China's ongoing IPR violations​